D
Needs Improvement
46/100

Millsboro Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 302 East State Street, Millsboro, DE 19966
Overall
D
46/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 42nd percentile in Delaware
Growth
D
Students gain 0.67 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 10th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Delaware schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

46
Repit Score
out of 100
756
Students
enrolled
14.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%42/1001.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%10/100Students gain 0.67 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.82 in 2009–19; 6th percentile in Delaware (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 29% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Delaware schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −8 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Delaware. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency59% (+11 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency44% (+5 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Delaware state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%52%reading +3 pts, math +1 pts59th percentile (list)
Black47%32%reading +12 pts, math +11 pts85th percentile (list)
Hispanic52%37%reading +12 pts, math +10 pts66th percentile (list)
Multiracial45%35%reading -4 pts, math +2 pts38th percentile (list)
Low-income47%32%reading +13 pts, math +11 pts83rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 302 East State Street
City Millsboro
ZIP Code 19966
District 1000680
NCES School ID 100068000303
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 19966

Understanding the community around Millsboro Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $71,577
Per Capita Income $39,975
Poverty Rate 6.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 31.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.1%
High School or Higher 91.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $247,700
Median Rent $1,201
Owner-Occupied 82.9%
Renter-Occupied 17.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Millsboro Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.8%
Female 47.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 49.1%
Hispanic/Latino 26.2%
Black 15.5%
Two or More Races 7.1%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian 0.7%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 756
Teachers (FTE) 53.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Millsboro Middle School?
Millsboro Middle School has a Repit School Score of 46 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Millsboro Middle School?
Millsboro Middle School has 756 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1.
What grades does Millsboro Middle School serve?
Millsboro Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Millsboro Middle School receive per student?
Millsboro Middle School receives $21,100 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Millsboro Middle School in 19966 ▼
Avg Home Value
$405,624
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,081
1-Year Change
+1.0%
% Renters
17.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026